Rotary International Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Robert Siekert
Dr. Robert "Bob" Siekert, of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Charter House. He was 89 years old. Dr. Siekert was born, raised and attended public schools in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of a physician, Hugo P. Siekert, and a seamstress, Elisa (Kraus) Siekert. While growing up, Bob participated in debate, ran track, speed skated, became an accomplished chess and card player, and worked for a fashionable Milwaukee men's clothing store. At age 17, Bob completed high school early...
